RWE npower has nominated land surrounding Wylfa Power Station into the Government’s Strategic Siting Assessment (SSA) process to consider possible locations for new nuclear power stations.

As reported in the press, and discussed at a recent drop-in information session in Cemaes, the Government’s initial period of public feedback is set to close on 14 May. I am writing to remind everyone that any initial comments about the nomination should be submitted to the Government within the coming week at www.nuclearpower siting.decc.gov.uk.

This is the first step in an extremely thorough process, which will include more extensive consultation later this year, providing local people with a chance to raise any concerns they may have.

We believe that Anglesey is an excellent location for a new nuclear power station and that it could bring significant benefits, including the generation of reliable low-CO2 electricity, the creation of many jobs and a permanent boost to local businesses.

However, we also recognise that our proposals may have raised a number of questions in the community. I would like reiterate that we’re at a very early stage, and we are committed to listening to local people at every opportunity before developing any firm proposals.

Details of further public ‘drop-in information sessions’, where people will be able to ask questions about our plans for the area, will be available shortly.